Bring retirement confidence into sight

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1 Bring retirement confidence into sight ANNUITIES FIXED Fixed Annuity FA All guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuing insurance company. Each issuing insurance company is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Issued by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Charlotte, NC 28277, and in New York only by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY, New York, NY All are Brighthouse Financial companies.

2 What does your retirement look like up close? Retirement may no longer be a distant future goal that you re saving toward. The prudent saving choices made years ago may be paying off for you now. Just as important as the choices made while saving for retirement are the choices made to protect the assets you ve saved. It may be time to consider a solution that offers: Guaranteed growth and protection backed by the strength of Brighthouse Financial 1 Benefits of tax deferral 2 Flexibility to adjust as needs change What retirement tool can offer you all of this and more? Fixed Annuity FA 1 Guarantees are subject to the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Brighthouse Financial refers to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company and its affiliated companies. 2 If you re buying an annuity to fund a qualified retirement plan or IRA, you should do so for the annuity s features and benefits other than tax deferral. That s because tax deferral is not an additional benefit of the annuity. References throughout this material to tax advantages, such as tax deferral and tax-free transfers, are subject to this consideration. In addition, non-qualified annuity contracts owned by corporations do not receive tax deferral on earnings. If your annuity funds an IRA, there are amounts you may be required to withdraw from this account after age 70½ under the IRS required minimum distribution rules (which include free withdrawals already taken in the current contract year).

3 Look forward to your retirement with confidence. Grow and protect the assets you ve saved. Designed with protection and guarantees in mind, a fixed annuity can be a good way to protect a portion of your retirement assets while obtaining guaranteed growth year after year. Keep in mind that all guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuing insurance company. Keep more with tax deferral. Any earnings from investments or bank accounts, such as stocks, mutual funds or savings accounts, are usually taxable. A fixed annuity is different, since it s tax deferred. That means you don t pay taxes on interest earned within the account until a withdrawal is made. Because you re not paying taxes on the earnings each year, your assets continue to grow and benefit from the power of compounded growth. After all, it s not what you earn, but the amount you keep that counts. Your assets earn interest. Your interest earns interest. Your money otherwise paid to taxes earns interest. This material is for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a specific recommendation or as fiduciary investment advice as defined by the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule. Contact your financial professional for more information.

4 Take control with the flexibility of a fixed annuity. In addition to growth and protection guarantees, the Fixed Annuity FA offers you an array of Guarantee Periods, access to your money, the option to receive a steady stream of income payments and the ability to leave a death benefit to your beneficiaries. Choice of Guarantee Periods and renewal options 3 You have the flexibility to choose the Guarantee Period that best fits your needs and the predictability of guaranteed growth throughout it. And once your Guarantee Period ends, you can renew it or choose a different period and take advantage of the rates available at the time of renewal. All Guarantee Periods and renewal periods have annual withdrawal charges that apply to withdrawals in excess of certain annual amounts (as defined within the product). Withdrawals will reduce your account value and death benefit. Retain access to your assets 4 We understand that unexpected needs arise, which is why you can choose to withdraw portions of your account value. A withdrawal charge and a limited Market Value Adjustment (MVA) may apply. 5 Under special circumstances you can access your assets without a withdrawal charge or an MVA: Nursing Home Waiver If you become confined to a nursing home and/or hospital for 90 consecutive days or more. Terminal Illness Waiver If you are diagnosed with a terminal illness, with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. Legacy planning Pass assets along to your family upon your death. Here s how the Fixed Annuity FA can help: Leave a death benefit Upon your death, your beneficiaries will receive your full account value with no withdrawal charge or Market Value Adjustment, if one is applicable. Spousal Continuation If your spouse is your primary beneficiary, he or she may choose to continue the contract at the current value, with no income taxes due, rather than receive the death benefit. Your spouse would then assume ownership and receive all benefits provided to the annuity owner. Guaranteed income Turn your assets into a steady stream of income payments that will last for a specific period of time or for as long as you live. This income is guaranteed to remain the same, even if the market declines. Choose from any of the following income options: 6 Income Options Payments Payments After Death of Annuitant(s) Lifetime Income for one or two lives Lifetime Income with a Guarantee Period for one or two lives Period Certain Provides lifetime income payments for one or two lives. Payments will end on the death of the last annuitant. Provides lifetime income payments for one or two lives, and includes a period of time during which payments are guaranteed to be made. Provides income payments for a selected number of years. 7 No income payments. Remaining income payments to be paid to beneficiaries until the end of the Guarantee Period. Remaining income payments to be paid to beneficiaries until the end of the Guarantee Period.

5 We re Brighthouse Financial We re Brighthouse Financial, a new company established by MetLife. Our mission is to help Americans achieve financial freedom. Built on a foundation of industry knowledge and experience, we specialize in offering essential annuity and life insurance products designed to help you protect what you ve earned and ensure it lasts. Our approach includes a journey towards providing simplicity, transparency, and value because your financial future is too important to be hard. * Learn how you can safely grow and protect your assets with flexible features and the benefit of tax deferral. Contact your financial professional today to see if the Fixed Annuity FA is right for you. * Product guarantees are subject to the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company and are solely the responsibility of the issuing insurance company. Annuities and life insurance are issued by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Charlotte, NC and in New York only by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY, New York, NY and not by MetLife. 3 The Contract will automatically renew to the 3-year Guarantee Period, unless otherwise notified. Alaska and New Jersey will renew for a 1-year Guarantee Period with no withdrawal charge. The Jumbo Rate is available when the base crediting rate upon renewal is greater than the contractual Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate (MGIR). If the base crediting rate upon renewal is equal to the contractual MGIR, the Jumbo Rate is not available. 4 These waivers are not available if you are over age 80 at contract issue. May not be available in all states; additional restrictions apply. Please ask your Brighthouse Financial representative for details. 5 A limited Market Value Adjustment (MVA) will apply to all withdrawals in excess of the free withdrawal amount during the entire Guarantee Period and to annuitizations (except in each case during the 30-day period at the start of a renewal Guarantee Period). The MVA may be either positive or negative depending on the relationship between the current market interest rate and the interest rate in effect during the Guarantee Period. Generally, a decrease in market interest rates may result in a somewhat higher net amount payable upon withdrawal; rising interest rates may result in a somewhat lower net payment. 6 Cash refund currently available but not listed in contract. 7 This income payment option may be limited or withdrawn by us per our discretion.

6 Brighthouse Financial fixed annuities, like all annuities, are insurance products and are not insured by the FDIC, the NCUSIF or any other government agency, nor are they guaranteed by, or the obligation of, the financial institution that sells them. All product guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuing insurance company. They are not backed by the broker/dealer from which this annuity is purchased, by the insurance agency from which this annuity is purchased or any affiliates of those entities, and none makes any representations or guarantees regarding the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuing insurance company. Similarly, the issuing insurance company and the underwriter do not back the financial strength of the broker/dealer or its affiliates. Brighthouse Financial fixed annuities have limitations, exclusions, charges, termination provisions and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact your financial professional for complete details. Withdrawals of taxable amounts are subject to ordinary income tax, and if made before age 59½, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Some broker/dealers and financial professionals may refer to the 10% federal income tax penalty as an additional tax or additional income tax, or use the terms interchangeably when discussing withdrawals taken prior to age 59½. Distributions of taxable amounts from a non-qualified annuity may also be subject to the 3.8% Unearned Income Medicare Contribution tax that is generally imposed on interest, dividends, and annuity income if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds the applicable threshold amount. Withdrawals will reduce the living and death benefits and account value. Withdrawals may be subject to withdrawal charges. The tax effects suggested in this brochure reflect our current understanding of federal tax laws and relate to tax information of a generalized nature. Any discussion of taxes is for general informational purposes only, does not purport to be complete or cover every situation, and should not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. Clients should confer with their qualified legal, tax and accounting advisors as appropriate. Fixed Annuity FA is issued by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company on Policy Form 8210 (01/01/02) and in New York, only by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY ("Brighthouse Financial") on Policy Form 6210 (11/02). MetLife is a registered service mark of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (with its affiliates, "MetLife"), is used under license to Brighthouse Services, LLC, and its affiliates. Brighthouse Financial and MetLife are not affiliated and product guarantees are not backed by MetLife. Brighthouse Financial and its design are service marks of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. or its affiliates. Not A Deposit Not FDIC Insured Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency Not Guaranteed By Any Bank Or Credit Union Brighthouse Life Insurance Company North Community House Road Charlotte, NC brighthousefinancial.com Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY 285 Madison Avenue New York, NY CLFA BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC. L [exp0119]